Haut Brion - 1982 (750ml) 1998 an unctuous texture

an unctuous texture

cherry pie

but at the time

The 2001 Hermitage offers ethereal hints of violets and dried spices on the nose

tannic frame

Haut Brion - 1982 (750ml) 1998 an unctuous textureI know Jean Delmas, whom I respect as one of the worlds greatest wine producers, has always thought the 1982 Haut Brion was similar to the 1959, but I have yet to see that. It seems to me the 1989 is closer to the 1959, another perfect wine and one of the all time great Haut Brions. While the 1982 is a beauty, it has never hit the highest notes this vintage or terroir can achieve. Complex aromatics of scorched earth, smoked herbs, and sweet red and